IFAFFI 2023 AWARD WINNERS
Justice For All Award
Crossing Overtown
Director: Scott Barnett
1st
Place
This is our 1st Place Grand Prize Award for the film that moves head and heart to the imperatives of fairness, equity and righteousness in our society.
Freedom Award
Unguarded
Director: Simonetta D'Italia Wiener
2nd
Place
This is our 2nd Place Award for the film that has a marked audience effect through the power of its narrative and unique examination of its subject matter.
Impact Award
Being Michelle
Director: Atin Mehra
3rd
Place
​This year the judges were compelled to give an award to the film Being Michelle in this category.
Special Recognition
Short Film
#ThroughOurLens
Directors: Shiko Njoroge & Timothy Richardson
Special Recognition
Feature Film
Project Home
Director: Laura Waters Hinson
IFAFF International Director's Choice Award
Reparations
Director: Jon Osaki
This award is chosen, out of those not selected for our standard awards, but deserves special recognition. This year marks the third year of this acknowledgement.
Curly Cohen Fan Favorite Award
Crossing Overtown
Director: Scott Barnett
This award, in honor of Curly Cohen, is given to the film voted festival favorite by viewers.
